Fear is Not Your Friend

Experiment with Life Balance 

Where are you putting your sacred energy? Into the cauldron of fear that is fast becoming our cultural story? If so, I know you feel like you're tethering on the brink. That's because where your attention goes your energy flows. Wendy Haines says it best: "Where you put your energy is where you create the results in your life." Only you can control your attention. So consciously choose to take your energy and attention back to focus on what is precious to you. NOW is your moment of power.

1-Minute Practice

Decide to go on a 7-day news fast. All those negative stories, images and bad news conversations drain your energy and hold your attention hostage in fear and dread. So why not experiment? Liberate your attention and energy for 1 week and notice if there's any difference in how you feel, act, or experience balance in your life.

If you're unable to go cold turkey with a 7-day news fast, limit your exposure to the bare minimum of print media. That way you can be extremely selective about what captures your attention and consumes your energy.

Wondering what to do with the time your 7-day news fast frees up for you? Spend 1-minute of that time each day jotting down what is precious to you. Just the first thoughts that come to mind. Don't re-read them until the end of your fast. Then notice how much clearer you are about what matters most.

I invite you to experient with this practice. And naturally I'd love to hear how it works for you. Post your comments or email me.